Wellness

LiveSmart: Think Smart at Post-Graduation Parties

June 7, 2017

June in the Capital Region means high school graduation time, with weekends full of ceremony, laughter and even a few tears. For students and parents alike it is an emotional, memorable time. However, after-parties marred by alcohol and drug use can make the occasion memorable for the wrong reasons. [...]

LiveSmart: Discover the Benefits of Adult Day Services

May 31, 2017

For the caregivers of older individuals, it can be challenging to ensure their loved one is reaping the benefits of a strong social network outside the home. That is where an adult day program can help. [...]

LiveSmart: Play it Safe Outdoors — Protect Against Skin Cancer

May 24, 2017

Summer is getting close, so don't forget to take care of your skin when you are outdoors. A sun burn may be uncomfortable for a few days, but the effects can last a lifetime. [...]

LiveSmart: Achieving a Healthy Weight – Is Weight Loss Surgery for You?

May 17, 2017

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than one-third of American adults are obese. In the effort to achieve a healthy weight, when should weight loss surgery be considered? [...]

LiveSmart: Female Puberty – When to Start Seeing an OB/GYN

May 10, 2017

For the parents of girls who are experiencing puberty, those first conversations regarding the natural life changes the adolescent was experiencing were likely laced with some nervousness. But at what point should the conversation turn to choosing a gynecological health provider? [...]

LiveSmart: Noting Early Signs is Crucial with Multiple Sclerosis

May 3, 2017

When people hear the words “multiple sclerosis” (MS), they generally envision a severe disease with serious, debilitating symptoms. However, the effects of MS can vary widely, depending on the individual. [...]

LiveSmart: Tummy Troubles? It Could Be IBS

April 26, 2017

As many as 1 in 5 American adults experience signs and symptoms of IBS. You may know someone with the diagnosis, or may even be curious if symptoms you are experiencing could be IBS. [...]

LiveSmart: Live Smarter – Take Time to Read Aloud to Kids

April 19, 2017

There are few more-rewarding experiences for parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles – even older siblings – than snuggling up with a child and reading a good book! These sessions beginning with birth and continuing through at least kindergarten have benefits beyond quality time. [...]

LiveSmart: Document Your Healthcare Decisions For Peace of Mind

April 12, 2017

April 16 is National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD). Have you taken the time to document your healthcare decisions? [...]

LiveSmart: Vaccinations Protect Children From Birth Through Adolescence

April 5, 2017

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released updated pediatric immunization schedules for 2017. [...]

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